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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rousseau want to live his life?
(a) Nicely.
(b) Fast.
(c) Quietly.
(d) In freedom.

2. What type of government is Rousseau concerned about in Chapter 3?
(a) Republican.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Oligarchy.

3. What does Rousseau say sciences does not improve?
(a) Riches.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Morals.

4. What would make the state decay according to Rousseau?
(a) Art.
(b) Noblemen.
(c) Money.
(d) Lack of trust.

5. According to Rousseau, what is the first step to uncover the nature of inequality?
(a) Studying art.
(b) Discovering man's true nature.
(c) Making money.
(d) Learning science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say preceded what men are coming to?

2. What do men become when they acquire more than others according to Rousseau?

3. What does Rousseau say would have been prevented if someone called on the lies of the man who invented property rights?

4. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?

5. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?

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